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Shots fired outside US Capitol as shutdown negotiations continue

By Digital First Media and wire reports

Posted:
10/03/2013 12:37:23 PM MDT

Shots fired outside U.S. Capitol as shutdown negotiations continue

Multiple media sources are reporting that gunfire has been heard outside the U.S. Capitol building in Washington and that the House of Representatives has been placed on lockdown as a result.The Associated Press is reporting that a Capitol police officer may have been injured in the incident.We'll provide more updates and confirmation as they become available.Gun shots in front of Capitol. Cops scrambling. Not a joke- Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) October 3, 2013 Literally was dragged in by cop as he ...

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